Ingredients
- 4 garlic (cloves minced)
- 2 onions (chopped)
- 4 pounds beef stew meat (cubes)
- 1 quart water
- 30 ounces tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup catsup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 3/8 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper sauce (hot)
* DO NOT attempt this recipe in a crockpot, since no evaporation takes place there. Combine all ingredients in a VERY large heavy pot. Simmer uncovered over low heat until beef falls to shreds, stirring occasionally. This will take 5 to 6 hours; watch carefully the last hour to make sure that it is not sticking. Mixture should be very thick. The mixture fills a large pot before cooking but becomes a small amount by the time it is cooked. While cooking I sometimes add chopped green peppers, celery, bay leaf, or carrots. Serve on hamburger buns with mustard.